Cow Signals® is an exciting method to help dairy farmers and their employees to better recognize and understand the body language of the cow and the herd. The goal is to help participants use “intentional” observation to recognize illness and discomfort in an early stage. Ultimately, when problems are seen, causes and possible solutions can be [...]

New to 2018, Dr. Phil Chris will be discussing the importance of cow comfort and welfare on your dairy farm. All stages of an animals life, from heifer to dry cow, will be touched on. Specific regulation and requirement of proAction will be covered to ensure everyone is aware of what to expect from an audit. [...]

Dr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. The goal is to allow participants to more quickly and accurately identify, diagnose and treat sick cows. The focus of the course will be teaching practical skills. Principles are reinforced in a barn session where participants work directly on [...]

Dr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. The goal is to allow participants to more quickly and accurately identify, diagnose and treat sick cows. The focus of the course will be teaching practical skills. Principles are reinforced in a barn session where participants work directly on [...]

Dr. Bev Chard will be offering this full-day course and practical session that will focus on the management of the calf from birth to weaning. Course highlights include resuscitation of the newborn calf, colostrum management, young calf housing and nutrition, common diseases, and vaccination strategies. The latest concepts in calf rearing will be presented. Live calves [...]

We have brought Dr. Dick Clegg out of retirement again to present this afternoon course that will focus on the practical management of hoof health in the dairy herd. Trimming techniques on normal, overgrown and lame cows will be discussed and demonstrated, and each student will have an opportunity to practice on cadaver feet. Further one-on-one [...]

Dr. Elad Ben-Exra will be offering this afternoon course that will focus on the practical management of the calving cow. It will review when to move a cow to the freshening pen, the signs of normal calving progress and when to check the cow or assist. Common obstetrical problems will be reviewed and tips presented on [...]

Dr. Dan the Mastitis Man presents this afternoon course with the objective to refresh and enhance knowledge in: The goals of milk harvesting. Milk letdown biology. Efficient, effective milking routines. Mastitis recognition and treatment protocols. Basic milking equipment function and troubleshooting. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. Contact the office to sign [...]